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Which of Billy's dogs died.
Old Dan
How did the hunters help the dogs?
They warmed them.
What is to strike with fear?
Spooked
To give orders
Command
The judge wanted to quit because of the coons.
False. He wanted to quit because of the storm.
Who prayed and fed the dogs?
Mama
A gentle feeling of fondness or liking.
Affection
What is to laugh quietly?
Chuckle
Noisy crying
Sobbing
The judge thought grandpa got lost
False. He thought grandpa died.
Who led them to grandpa?
Little Ann
What did papa make with the hollow tree?
Firewood
A gentle or loving touch
Caress
An arm or leg of a person
A limb
Green ivy grew over the graves.
False. Red fern grew over the graves.
On moving day, who was the happiest of all?
Mama
What did Billy see when he said goodbye to the dogs?
A waving red banner in a carpet of green.
What is a strong feeling of support.
Loyalty
What is a big pile of dirt
Mound
The legend says that only an angel could plant the seeds of a red fern.
True
Who told Billy about the legend of the red fern?
Papa
How did Billy think his house seemed as he looked back at it?
Sad and lonely.
What is using the hands clumsily while handling or doing something?
Fumble
What is a flowerless plant?
Fern
Billy believed in the legend of the red fern.
True